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  • Is that a term of endearment?
    September 17, 2006

    Is that a term of endearment?

    We just ordered the Mutsy strollers in Las Vegas, so we were curious to see what they were unveiling here. They showed off a new, brighter color palette for the Spider, as well as a completely new chassis concept which...

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  • Sheri and Isaac go to Red Castle
    September 17, 2006

    Sheri and Isaac go to Red Castle

    Although we have not yet decided to carry the Red Castle strollers that will be available in the US, we were curious to check out their booth. Inside, we found some gorgeous stroller and car seat covers that will be...

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  • Emmawho?
    September 17, 2006

    Emmawho?

    At the Emmaljunga booth, we discovered that even this venerable pram manufacturer has jumped onto the hybrid bandwagon, with a chassis that features the asymmetrical wheel configuration. It has quite a nice feel, actually. I’ve never seen a new Emmaljunga,...

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  • August 29, 2006

    The calm before the storm

    For anyone who’s wondering why the posts are tapering off a bit, it’s just that we’ve been spending some time as a family relishing the last warm days of August. Also (and I know I’m not alone here), my eldest...

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  • August 24, 2006

    Essential, meaning you’ve got to have it.

    When JJ Cole introduced their Essentials Bag, the first product in the burgeoning Essentials category, I was dubious. The bag was cute and all, but what did parents need with a diaper bag that offered very limited storage space and...

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  • August 22, 2006

    The Living Room Cup

    It’s hard to think of soccer as an indoor game, but as the summer winds down and the weather turns colder, you’ll want to check these out. The new Shoot & Scoot Soccer game from newcomer Diggin includes one low-profile...

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  • August 18, 2006

    The First Orbit

    Today, we were all very excited when UPS delivered our very first Orbit Infant System (just one for now). We eagerly opened the box and unpacked our new floor model, completed the simple assembly, and put it through its paces....

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  • The Stroller Mechanic Strikes Again
    August 18, 2006

    The Stroller Mechanic Strikes Again

    Last night, Fox 25 ran a very funny piece about Dave Quinlan, our warehouse manager and stroller mechanic. I’m not sure how long the video will be online, but for now, you can view the whole thing by clicking here....

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  • August 17, 2006

    Think you can?

    On August 24th, Jumpstart is trying to set a world record for the largest shared reading experience ever. The chosen title? That evergreen classic, The Little Engine that Could. To participate with your children, go to www.readfortherecord.org and register to...

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